Family Of 8 Downsizes To A DIY Bus Conversion For A More Fulfilling Life On The Road

2020 ж. 15 Ақп.
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This is the Evans family. They are a family of 8, 3 dogs and a snake living on a bus they renovated themselves. They are passionate about experiencing the world rather than reading about it and wanted their children to have life experiences they couldn't give them living a stationary life.
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  • Some people say they can't go tiny because they have a family. The Evans family shows that if you really desire to live and travel full time on the road, you can make it happen!

    @TinyHomeTours@TinyHomeTours4 жыл бұрын
    • There's a difference between living and cramming people in a cuboid. You think its healthy to live in that tiny baggage storage? Or no privacy for a 16yr old? There's no apocalyptic situation outside to force so many people and animals in that tiny space I support tiny living with only essential things but there's a limit. This bus is only good for traveling.

      @piyusarkar3065@piyusarkar30654 жыл бұрын
    • Tiny Home Tours they are doing it but it doesn’t mean the kids are happy. They are on camera but I’m sure once they the camera is off it a shit show on that bus.

      @karlystrouse5098@karlystrouse50984 жыл бұрын
    • Please be careful with the doggie the doggie was under the table almost got hurt...Please I'm not trying to make a big deal out of nothing I just worrie to much's🐕❤

      @jay0726@jay07264 жыл бұрын
    • PS Great video 🤩

      @jay0726@jay07264 жыл бұрын
    • There are a lot of big families on the road. And it's good for the kids, they experience more of what's important in life while learning to live with less stuff and becoming very good at getting along. They fly the nest better off for it. Anyone with lots of kids knows that they are often grumpy/fighting, bus or no bus - is just part of family life.

      @FamilyGoneRogue@FamilyGoneRogue4 жыл бұрын
  • That table and couch combo is just amazing.

    @mysterymayhem7020@mysterymayhem70204 жыл бұрын
    • Chris Ryan genius! I love it!

      @fishernate@fishernate4 жыл бұрын
    • Chris Ryan i really loves it ❤️❤️

      @maslinechachona7500@maslinechachona75004 жыл бұрын
    • I agree! Very clever design!

      @karlystrouse5098@karlystrouse50984 жыл бұрын
    • thank you for the kind words. the plans are now available to purchase if you are interested. Only $10. kzhead.info/sun/lb2hnMuvq4SZno0/bejne.html

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
    • Right I kinda want live in a bus

      @shamiahireland425@shamiahireland4254 жыл бұрын
  • I grew up in a tiny home before it was “cool” with my parents, sister and two dogs. I loved it! Ignore all the judgy comments, it’s not for everyone but for my family it was heaven! I would have loved to live in a Skoolie as a kids and my kids have been begging my husband and I to live in a Skoolie, so we are are getting our house ready to sell and get our Skoolie! I will say living tiny and homeschooling made our family extremely close knit. My sister is truly my best friend and my mom and and I are best friends. There are so many wonderful lessons to learn when you stop working for “stuff” and start living for God and to create memories with your family!

    @nickibulicek2998@nickibulicek29983 жыл бұрын
    • Love this response, I’m trying to convince my husband to get on the road so I can do deliverance ministry full time.

      @vnessadeanda@vnessadeanda3 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much for all the kind words.

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus3 жыл бұрын
    • Amen! Well said!

      @luv2BaNana@luv2BaNana2 жыл бұрын
    • Rent the house? I live in one of those places where, once you sell, that's it. People can't afford to ever return. It is getting to be like that in more places.

      @nncoco@nncoco2 жыл бұрын
  • That table is BRILLIANT!

    @1978jra@1978jra4 жыл бұрын
    • Thats what I thought ... I made screenshots and saved it in my *SMART & SMALL LIVING* folder

      @DomAviationChannel@DomAviationChannel4 жыл бұрын
    • @@DomAviationChannel I need to do same thing. Including that folder.

      @1978jra@1978jra4 жыл бұрын
    • thank you for the kind words. the plans are now available to purchase if you are interested. Only $10. kzhead.info/sun/lb2hnMuvq4SZno0/bejne.html

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • The lil boy who said THIS IS MY ROOM! :D Is soooo cute

    @rockzstarr@rockzstarr3 жыл бұрын
  • Beautifully designed bus however, I’m really uncomfortable about their son sleeping in a storage compartment. There’s just not enough air in such a small enclosure even if there’s a hole in his ceiling. Apart from their son’s room, they have a wonderful setup and are Blessed to be living this kind of life. I wish my son and I had lived on the road when he was younger, still, at least we go on road trips now with his car. 😊

    @lon8486@lon84864 жыл бұрын
    • Imma guess that none of y’all saw how there was a whole ass “hallway” to the other end of the bus down there plus the permanent ceiling opening. He’s fine.

      @sunshinefine1886@sunshinefine18863 жыл бұрын
    • @@sunshinefine1886 Give your life to Jesus Christ , Repent , pray and read your bible , it may be hard but its worth it , there is nothing out there in the world , Repent and turn from your wicked ways ,Repent Jesus is coming back🙏❤I love you and Jesus loves you more.

      @tinalarmond547@tinalarmond5473 жыл бұрын
    • @Emily Carless Give your life to Jesus Christ , Repent , pray and read your bible , it may be hard but its worth it , there is nothing out there in the world , Repent and turn from your wicked ways ,Repent Jesus is coming back🙏❤I love you and Jesus loves you more.

      @tinalarmond547@tinalarmond5473 жыл бұрын
    • Give your life to Jesus Christ , Repent , pray and read your bible , it may be hard but its worth it , there is nothing out there in the world , Repent and turn from your wicked ways ,Repent Jesus is coming back🙏❤I love you and Jesus loves you more.

      @tinalarmond547@tinalarmond5473 жыл бұрын
    • Give your life to Jesus Christ , Repent , pray and read your bible , it may be hard but its worth it , there is nothing out there in the world , Repent and turn from your wicked ways ,Repent Jesus is coming back🙏❤I love you and Jesus loves you more.

      @tinalarmond547@tinalarmond5473 жыл бұрын
  • Beautifully designed! The only thing that makes me feel uncomfortable is the room in the storage area. With propane bottles nearby, it kind of scares me if there was an emergency and I'd feel really claustrophobic in that space even as a small kid....

    @sophiechandler955@sophiechandler9554 жыл бұрын
    • I agree, especially since he's unable to exit using the large door. Plus I'd be super claustrophic, too.

      @liddlekiddle1962@liddlekiddle19624 жыл бұрын
    • What about the snake. What if the snake escape? I would be scare lol

      @nancypatricio9972@nancypatricio99724 жыл бұрын
    • Since it's his snake, I doubt he would be afraid of it. :-) I'm way more worried that he is down there while the bus is moving and that he has no way of escape if he cannot access the opening at the top.

      @debbieomi@debbieomi4 жыл бұрын
    • @@debbieomi Yep, just like how most places have two entries / exits, if there was a fire in the RV and he couldn't get out that small opening, it would be horrific! I don't even like my mind going there thinking about it.

      @liddlekiddle1962@liddlekiddle19624 жыл бұрын
    • debbieomi ima say hes not down there when theyre driving

      @YeshuaKingMessiah@YeshuaKingMessiah4 жыл бұрын
  • There are four bunks plus the boy's room under the bus plus the bed for the couple and that is a total of 7. Where is the bed for the 8th?

    @sundancita@sundancita4 жыл бұрын
    • sundancita probably strapped for the roof. For the love of god they have a kid sleeping in a luggage storage area. What would happen if there was an emergency? He can’t open the door from the inside...only option is to climb through the whole in the floor.

      @karlystrouse5098@karlystrouse50984 жыл бұрын
    • I have the same question ???

      @mitsyspiry8262@mitsyspiry82624 жыл бұрын
    • @@tatjanameyer4022 I watched again and only one boy sleeps in the storage.

      @jemma50@jemma504 жыл бұрын
    • I am curious, too. Around the table were only 5 kids, and 4 bunks plus the storage area for the 13-yr-old boy. There is one bed and one child missing...unless there is an older one who has already moved out...or there is a baby who sleeps with the parents?? Who knows, but they look to be set up for only 5 children. Curious and curiouser!

      @jemma50@jemma504 жыл бұрын
    • There are 2 boys sleeping below. He said "sons."

      @Kimberley_Black_White_TV@Kimberley_Black_White_TV4 жыл бұрын
  • I feel bad for the oldest 2 But not everyone has similar needs in life

    @aditya3465@aditya34654 жыл бұрын
    • adi tya They have not privacy to experience themselves. Their cMother is doing it for them, showing the way having Kids like Rats!!

      @phillipbielefeld@phillipbielefeld4 жыл бұрын
    • older children having their own rooms is only something that happens in the first world, this is very common in many places all over.

      @Cosmicgrrl@Cosmicgrrl4 жыл бұрын
    • There is no reason to feel bad for them. Liberal children might feel repressed because they are taught they can do whatever. Family children have nothing to get used to because their family is always around, you know, as it should be.

      @shadowhacker27@shadowhacker274 жыл бұрын
    • adi tya. They’re the really strict Christ’s I think who probably don’t want there kids to explore even though it’s natural

      @jett2333@jett23333 жыл бұрын
    • @@shadowhacker27 you should raise your children to be independent so that when they move out they will be ready for the world and not to be dependent on their family because their family won't always be around. As a parent you should be there for your kids as they grow up and help them when they need your help to become the person they want grow up to be. As it should be

      @carterconrad129@carterconrad1293 жыл бұрын
  • Having grown up in a family of 8, these two are brave and amazing. Life for me didn't begin until we started camping. Do I have a few stories! Now nearing 70, my ashes will go (better go) to a hidden mossy trimmed, huge pine lined pond deep in the Adironacks. Funny, at 14 I decided that...sat down, soaked in the heavenly, quiet, secluded peace where it seemed nothing else existed and said, "Wow, I wanna be here forever!" We should all feel that place in our souls.

    @kathrynb4683@kathrynb46834 жыл бұрын
    • Yup, as the eldest of 8 - ditto. Not thinking about my ashes too much yet though...

      @FamilyGoneRogue@FamilyGoneRogue4 жыл бұрын
    • It's great for us to hear other good experiences. Sometimes we just have to cross our fingers and hope for the best. But we are confident that in the end our kids will look back and really appreciate this time.

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
    • That's really amazing. We never camped as children but we did do a lot of road trips in our big station wagon in the 60's and 70's. 5 kids and my parents. Great memories

      @barbibutton9619@barbibutton96194 жыл бұрын
  • Later... "Did you ride the bus to school when you were a kid?" "Well...."

    @deltaray3@deltaray34 жыл бұрын
    • Nope I walked 1 mile to school.

      @raquelbest5840@raquelbest58404 жыл бұрын
    • 😆

      @81redddd@81redddd4 жыл бұрын
    • deltaray3 You know he did!! that’s how he came up with cramming a shit load of Kids in a Bus and live in one! All you need is a washer/dryer that needs Water that they don’t have to run it!! and plenty of Storage Compartments to fill with kids!!! Two to a Compartment!,at least!!

      @phillipbielefeld@phillipbielefeld4 жыл бұрын
    • I lived there

      @theorangedinosaur4098@theorangedinosaur40983 жыл бұрын
  • They did a great job turning that touring bus a permanent home, it’s simple but look good

    @sexylexie@sexylexie4 жыл бұрын
  • All the negative people in the comment sections hate their boring lifes as sheeple while this family made the sacrifices necessary to live the dream. These kids will appreciate having a real world education on the road.

    @MOTIVATIONBYDAR@MOTIVATIONBYDAR4 жыл бұрын
  • They seem to have made this lifestyle work for them, but I’d be interested in knowing how their kids feel, mainly the teens. Growing up is difficult enough, to also not have the freedom or space you often want. I do have to say that their accommodations look the best out of any kids “rooms” I’ve seen so far....(like the parents who pretended that their children had a 3 level bunk bed, when in reality their youngest was sleeping under the bottom of the bed 🤦🏽‍♀️) Overall this is one of the best bus conversions I’ve seen!

    @KitKatToeBeans@KitKatToeBeans4 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks. We are going to be letting each of our kids post some videos on our channel to give their take on it too.

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • What a wonderful life. I'm happy for anyone who actually gets to live out this dream that so many of us have but not everyone can achieve.

    @littlemisstwiggy2302@littlemisstwiggy23024 жыл бұрын
    • You can do it. =)

      @FamilyGoneRogue@FamilyGoneRogue4 жыл бұрын
  • Super nice bus! They seem like a great family. My only suggestion is that I would have made more bedrooms under the bus for when the kids become teenagers. Having survived raising two boys and a girl to adulthood I can tell you raising teenagers is stressful and at times you don't even want to look at them! lol!!!

    @mechanicsteve2320@mechanicsteve23204 жыл бұрын
    • Fire Safety hazzard to have no way out from the INSIDE. Generations of children have lived without private space. They'll be fine.

      @estherstrategicadvisor749@estherstrategicadvisor7494 жыл бұрын
    • @@estherstrategicadvisor749 No way out?? All they have to do is open a door which is one of there walls in the bedroom.🤣🤣🤣

      @mechanicsteve2320@mechanicsteve23204 жыл бұрын
    • 😂😂😂

      @amyfmc1@amyfmc14 жыл бұрын
    • Mechanic Steve he specifically said in the video that there is no way to open that door from the inside, dude.

      @brunoglopes@brunoglopes4 жыл бұрын
    • @@brunoglopes That's a easy fix for trade for a little bit of peace and quiet.🤣🤣

      @mechanicsteve2320@mechanicsteve23204 жыл бұрын
  • The boys room is like one of the most creative things Iv seen immm a bus home

    @buffondudulel6984@buffondudulel69844 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you.

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • I LOVE this! It looks quite roomy inside. They have a lot of stuff (because kids), but it looks very tidy and not at all cluttered. Also looks easy to clean. This is the first bus conversion that looks like something I'd live in, with minimal change (like, no bunk beds, because no kids).

    @jupiter1217@jupiter12174 жыл бұрын
  • Oh my gosh best living room/craft area/school study space table fold over design. Plus seat beats woohoo

    @linetteswanson3447@linetteswanson34474 жыл бұрын
  • Very clever table.Wow epic everything is well thought through. Amazing

    @cenedraleaheldra5275@cenedraleaheldra52754 жыл бұрын
    • thank you for the kind words. the plans are now available to purchase if you are interested. Only $10. kzhead.info/sun/lb2hnMuvq4SZno0/bejne.html

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • You guys are so awesome.

    @md51236@md512363 жыл бұрын
  • Great setup. They only need to add a egress window for their son's room and then I would feel more comfortable about him sleeping down their.

    @lani1life@lani1life4 жыл бұрын
    • Best most constructive comment yet! I'm sorry but these bandwagon ppl in these comments kill me. "They need to make the door open inside!" Over and over, ugh, so rude and annoying and no way would I want that for my kid! That's equally if not more dangerous! What if it got opened somehow while speeding down a mountain? 🤦🏻‍♀️ Also, it's so condensing and disrespectful for everyone to think they just didn't think about or care about any of these same thoughts, again 🤦🏻‍♀️, the comment section drives me crazy! So, sorry to go off on a rant under your comment. I just appreciated the subtle, respectful, brilliant suggestion on your part, thank you for being a normal human 👏🏼❤️

      @sarakatz6541@sarakatz65414 жыл бұрын
    • I agree on both y'alls comments.....a very simple solution.....and I also have to say that these ppl's comments are just unbelievable....and I'm sure they don't let the boy down there when the bus is moving.....as long as the bus isn't moving he will be fine....

      @kristinecharlton6719@kristinecharlton67194 жыл бұрын
    • Kristine Charlton where is your Head !! The Bus could catch on Fire either way!!, and faster if their stopped and living in it cooking and heating!! They could also have a gas leak. It really shows that People aren’t born with a full developed Brain,in these unsafe comments and in this Picture! This Guy thinks with his wrong Head!!!!

      @phillipbielefeld@phillipbielefeld4 жыл бұрын
    • @@phillipbielefeld dude really?.....i am a heavy equipment operated and been around machines and farm equipment all my life....i do have a brain and that was not a very nice thing to say to me.....dont judge me on one comment.....you don't know me.....plus I'm sure the lid isn't in his room 24/7.....you make it sounds like your children(if you have any) live in a bubble!....and I'm sure it was inspected before it hit the road bc you have to license it as an rv....depends on the state though as well.....but I'm an educated woman.....so please don't tell ppl they are stupid,...that just makes you LQQK stupid!

      @kristinecharlton6719@kristinecharlton67194 жыл бұрын
    • Kristine Charlton ignore him, some people are really so inconsiderate. I posted a comment a couple of days ago saying that the design aspect of the room in the Bay Area and the table was an awesome idea...now mind u I would still make some changes if it was my bus build but someone started commenting on my comment telling me I needed to rethink what I thought all this other crap. Some people can be so rude...if u ask me I don’t think they have any friends or family and they just don’t have a life and they just watch videos and stroll in the comment section for hours on end lol. You seem like a nice person and just ignore him, I hope u have a wonderful day😁

      @keilaprevette1487@keilaprevette14874 жыл бұрын
  • This home is so lively and accommodates so much in a small space yet doesn't look/feel hectic.

    @kristinaj9159@kristinaj91594 жыл бұрын
  • THIS IS THE NICEST TINY HOME I'VE SEEN . SURE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE EIGHT PEOPLE LIVE IN IT . IT IS SO NEAT AND CLEAN . I LOVE IT . GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY !!!

    @jennyclark2950@jennyclark29503 жыл бұрын
  • That's a functional and cool house. Amazing family too. It looks like the bibles are well used. ❤️

    @pawlet@pawlet4 жыл бұрын
    • How unfortunate.

      @misslori66@misslori664 жыл бұрын
    • I noticed that too!👏💙

      @estherstrategicadvisor749@estherstrategicadvisor7494 жыл бұрын
    • I caught that too. They seem connected as a family and living in a small space, it will be hard for any of the children to isolate or hide things from their parents or get lost so to speak. I really think this lifestyle will help those children become all that God intended them to be

      @barbibutton9619@barbibutton96194 жыл бұрын
  • This just may be my favorite build so far and ive watched hundreds, if not thousands of these type of videos. You giys did an amazing job!!!

    @lauraadams528@lauraadams5284 жыл бұрын
    • Agreed, it's really good. =)

      @FamilyGoneRogue@FamilyGoneRogue4 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks so much for the kind words. We love our rolling house.

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • Wow! FANTASTIC! This is one of the BEST bus videos. Tons of info, great bus layout, easy to listen to folks, true, life on a bus stories, great editing and all under 20 mins!!! Thanks so much Chris.

    @SRKIMMIE@SRKIMMIE4 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for all the kind words. We have loved our rolling home. And I agree - Tiny Home Tours did a fantastic job.

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • Gotta change the gate valve (pause button) on your shower to a ball valve and you could put a nice wooden handle to match the barrel. The ball valve will make it so you have a lever that rotates 90*

    @liammcleod872@liammcleod8723 жыл бұрын
  • God loves everybody reading this and may He guide you and lead you in life. ❤️🙏

    @zylnx4422@zylnx44223 жыл бұрын
  • This is so unique! And the way they broke down the bathroom was also genius.

    @IppiopaidFEEDBACK@IppiopaidFEEDBACK4 жыл бұрын
  • I can't imagine trying to raise a child on a bus, much less 6 of them.

    @TheModelOmega@TheModelOmega4 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah it's honestly a terrible, terrible idea to downsize like this when you have a large family... or even one child. They'll very quickly outgrow it and become cramped and the lack of privacy will cause major problems down the road. These people are idiots imo

      @auxiliis8366@auxiliis83664 жыл бұрын
    • @@auxiliis8366 agreed. its foolish to downsize with this amount of people

      @gwahbwahuwah1127@gwahbwahuwah11274 жыл бұрын
    • It amazes me that there is so little adventure in humans in this day and age. You people cant imagine it because you are so deeply indoctrinated into the socially percieved "normal". This family is having the time of their lives. They are spending more quality time with eachother than your programming would ever allow. We intentionally live in a huge tent in a national park and homeschool. We are living the life people, what life are you really living?

      @staceyogier6154@staceyogier61544 жыл бұрын
    • Stacey Ogier there is a difference between adventure and practicality/safety, but they can do whatever they want, I suppose, but from our outside point of view it seems unpractical, that’s all.

      @gwahbwahuwah1127@gwahbwahuwah11274 жыл бұрын
    • @@gwahbwahuwah1127 it is impractical to go to the effort of creating a family only to have the children you so pain stakingly raised for all of five years sent off to strangers for five days a week 6-8 hours a day. It is impractical to create a family only to work 5-7 days a week providing a certain kind of lifestyle for them that none of you really get to enjoy solo or as a group for any huge amount of time. The picture of life that They have indoctrinated you into believing is "normal" is anything but. This socially percieved "normal" is an infant compared to the kind of life that we ourselves and these beautiful people are living. You are defending and promoting a life system that has barely been in action for a couple of hundred years. Look at the affects of this world today on the human, flora and fauna populations. Just take a look, a proper look at their lives versus what you think is normal. Who has the better end of the stick?

      @staceyogier6154@staceyogier61544 жыл бұрын
  • Does room under bus get good ventilation and not engine smells? I rented a really nice apartment and one bedroom was under the garage and we got fumes not good. Just something to think about.

    @widowswatch6610@widowswatch66104 жыл бұрын
    • The generator was way away from the bus. The propane was 2 storage compartments down. I had a 15 yr.old cousin die from carbon monoxide poisoning. She got cold camping went started the car w a generator rite outside the mixture of both her body couldn't handle after falling asleep. I would hope upon getting insurance this bus was inspected. I hope w the size of this bus they have more than one detector. I noticed his door was open from the outside so hopefully he is fine in the long term.

      @lorihutton4719@lorihutton47193 жыл бұрын
  • They were very honest with their bus life. True what they said that like any other homes, you have good days and bad days. No sugar coating and that is a good. Atleast it is a working progress

    @annama.cecillegonzales4617@annama.cecillegonzales46173 жыл бұрын
  • Love the vintage MCI of which I was driving in my early years as a tour coach operator. Oh the memories. Thanks for rekindling them. Just a really nice build all around. My favorite aspect is how close parents and siblings become when they have little room to disappear from one another. Little 'Bus' on the prairie kind of lifestyle.

    @claztube@claztube4 жыл бұрын
  • excellent idea to separate out the various pieces of the bathroom-really increases the functionality

    @amk1689@amk16894 жыл бұрын
  • I would guess their children are taught to respect each others' spaces. Nice home, love the colors! I am happy they have dogs along---great company for kids and can be a lot of comfort. I an impressed!

    @loisnewton1876@loisnewton18763 жыл бұрын
  • The table is really cool! Very impressed that these parents prioritized their family over acquiring ‘stuff’. Congrats!

    @rosemarymonty5399@rosemarymonty53994 жыл бұрын
  • They need to add a way for the child sleeping under to get out! Do they lock it from the outside at night so someone can’t get in? Scary

    @getlostwhenwondering393@getlostwhenwondering3934 жыл бұрын
    • Jacqulin Burrell-Smart They have enough kids two replace one!,all they worry about is having a Door on their bedroom to drown out the making of one!,

      @phillipbielefeld@phillipbielefeld4 жыл бұрын
    • Agreed, it's terrifying in the case of an emergency (doesn't open from the inside)! And it would be freezing in cooler temperatures.

      @michellemajor127@michellemajor1274 жыл бұрын
    • Ravo, because if there is an emergency upstairs like a fire he only has one tiny trap door. Everyone should have an emergency exit in their home, things like egress windows or a second door is just common sense (and legally required)

      @michellemajor127@michellemajor1274 жыл бұрын
    • Agreed, I hope there is a secret door they just preferred to not share.

      @SouthernIowaLady@SouthernIowaLady4 жыл бұрын
    • Jacqulin Burrell-Smart very scary and I have had soooo many people try and counter my concerns for that child!,

      @karlystrouse5098@karlystrouse50984 жыл бұрын
  • This is brilliant! The best conversion I've seen. You have thought of everything and considered everyone's needs

    @lindabrousson746@lindabrousson7464 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for the kind words. We tried hard to give everyone their own space. You can follow along on our KZhead channel if you'd like. We haven't posted much but are trying to do more (at least 2 videos a month). kzhead.info/tools/zcxAPWhubOXeQISCi7386g.html

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • Lovely bus. I love your fold out table. I'm going to nick (steal) that idea but use it for a settee to bed instead of a table.. Very nice overall.

    @SNAKEPIT359@SNAKEPIT3594 жыл бұрын
  • This is one of the best I've ever seen complete house on wheels you could see all the love you guys have poured into your home God bless ... Good job Mom and Dad 💞

    @susilafountain5247@susilafountain52474 жыл бұрын
  • I wish I could get my husband onboard to do something like this.

    @diywithtarnya@diywithtarnya4 жыл бұрын
    • Dump him

      @elisscaliving4776@elisscaliving47763 жыл бұрын
  • I love how you guys have older kids it makes the house so much more relatable

    @stephenlaney2801@stephenlaney28014 жыл бұрын
  • That is the nicest set up I've seen. Beautiful. That would have made for a wonderful childhood & I'm sure these kids will forever be blessed to have grown up this way.

    @karenmessinger9609@karenmessinger96093 жыл бұрын
  • Those tables are genius!!

    @girldread78@girldread783 жыл бұрын
  • That table is a great idea, would love the blueprint ...

    @joannaleuwer2054@joannaleuwer20544 жыл бұрын
    • Me too! Please and thank you!

      @marchelethefirst5005@marchelethefirst50054 жыл бұрын
    • I’d love the design too when you are ready. Awesome bus. I have a MCI5a and I love it.

      @SJ-EOR@SJ-EOR4 жыл бұрын
    • I would the it to,can u please it

      @deevanrhyn1296@deevanrhyn12964 жыл бұрын
    • thank you for the kind words. the plans are now available to purchase if you are interested. Only $10. kzhead.info/sun/lb2hnMuvq4SZno0/bejne.html

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
    • @@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus I would like to get the plans but I don't know how to get on and I'm not to good on a computer well like get to plans to the table as I'm going tried did Burson I only know where to start by like your table

      @edmeredith206@edmeredith2063 жыл бұрын
  • I want to do this and keep my full-time job as a teacher.

    @debraderoos5225@debraderoos52254 жыл бұрын
    • do it and teach online anywhere

      @Mei-st5bq@Mei-st5bq4 жыл бұрын
    • @@Mei-st5bq I'm a special Ed teacher. Maybe there is a need for that on-line. I don't know

      @debraderoos5225@debraderoos52254 жыл бұрын
    • @@debraderoos5225 yes there can be obviously more higher level disabilities might not be compatible but several kiddos with Autism or emotional disorders or sensory processing might fare better with online and certain assists in place... here's a link www.indeed.com/jobs?q=remote%20special%20needs%20teacher&vjk=699d4bb1b3633650..... I just used keywords remote and special needs teacher or online ...good luck!

      @Mei-st5bq@Mei-st5bq4 жыл бұрын
    • @@debraderoos5225 try to apply for homeschooling gigs

      @elisscaliving4776@elisscaliving47763 жыл бұрын
  • That table fold in absolutely absolutely awesome!!!

    @jerryhofstra6894@jerryhofstra68943 жыл бұрын
  • Brilliant idea you moving every where as a family 👏👏👏👏👏❤️👏❤️

    @maslinechachona7500@maslinechachona75004 жыл бұрын
  • This build was everything! I'm going to have to see hem about that table, that was genius

    @s3xiibiishliyah@s3xiibiishliyah4 жыл бұрын
  • The dog was running away because of the folding tables! Lol But after all the table idea is great as much as every part of the bus *love the man cave idea

    @soph_ia1097@soph_ia10974 жыл бұрын
    • but I would have made other safety options available

      @Mei-st5bq@Mei-st5bq4 жыл бұрын
  • Lovely God bless Evans family.

    @internationaldirector2917@internationaldirector29173 жыл бұрын
  • Family of 8 here as well. We've thought about this lifestyle many times. Seeing your post makes me think it's definitely doable now.

    @tylermaxwell2124@tylermaxwell21242 жыл бұрын
  • This is an absolutely amazing build!!!

    @lauraadams528@lauraadams5284 жыл бұрын
  • The interior on this conversion is BEAUTIFUL!! It’s so light and airy on this bus and the green is gorgeous! The youngest one looks like he’s the life party of the family! This entire design is obviously well planned and executed... a joy to watch!🤗

    @netteleverett4871@netteleverett48714 жыл бұрын
  • "living room, slash craft room, slash dining room, slash home school space..." love it!!! I do think the dogs are too much personally, maybe a cat would be better?! But to each their own. Impressive setup and living style, love the experiences that you are giving your children, well done.

    @containerhouseindonesiahil561@containerhouseindonesiahil5614 жыл бұрын
  • GREAT That was a very nice fully utilized bus for so many people. Wow what a challenge to homeschool all of them. Keep it up. Really the color of the interior is relaxing.

    @bettyteh7294@bettyteh72943 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much for the kind words.

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus3 жыл бұрын
  • Love your home on wheels and the set up too. Happy Learning and Traveling.

    @ediekoller1144@ediekoller11444 жыл бұрын
  • Just the nicest one I've seen of the DYI conversions just beautiful 🙋🏾‍♀️♥️❤️💜💙 it!

    @melaniehorton7728@melaniehorton77284 жыл бұрын
  • the layout is so smart.

    @JuanNgtse@JuanNgtse3 жыл бұрын
  • Guess what popped up on my computer today. I had to watch of course . That's the first time I've seen the inside. It's spectacular. Miss Lucas. Wish he was here to help me. Ann of Logan UT

    @anndavidson3288@anndavidson32884 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome design! Truly one of my absolute favorites. The tables are awesome!

    @anns390@anns3904 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you for the kind words. The table plans are now available to purchase if you are interested. Only $10. kzhead.info/sun/lb2hnMuvq4SZno0/bejne.html

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • What a fantastic life experience for the kid's...for you all, inc the pets.

    @angelanicholson951@angelanicholson9514 жыл бұрын
  • The hideaway furniture is great. An egress window or a way to open it from the inside for the one in the bottom... would feel less iffy... would be safer Or the living room could be a bed too

    @KL-tz6iq@KL-tz6iq4 жыл бұрын
  • Espectacular!!!😍

    @mariammar775@mariammar7753 жыл бұрын
  • I really like the layout and stylish interior design.

    @joannephillips6781@joannephillips67814 жыл бұрын
  • Great job on this bus. Really impressive.

    @migdalialaboy2571@migdalialaboy25714 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • Great conversation! We have 10 children with 7 still at home and we are living in a 1985 MCI 102A3. I’ve no solar power, no holding tanks, so we must have 50 amps and water and sewer. 2 questions 1. How do you cool it? I have duel mini split AC heat pump. Works great in moderate weather. Our bus is lacking in insulation. 2. How do you do with composting toilet? We have a house toilet. Lots of water! P.S. love the table setup. That’s something I really miss. Our home table was 4 x 10 ft, 3 meals a day.

    @brotherlawler@brotherlawler4 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you for all the kind words. The solar is a life saver. I don't know how you do it without. 1) We have a rooftop RV AC unit but we can only use it when we are plugged into shore power. We would like to get a mini-split though. 2) Composting toilet has been good. I have to take the solids out about every three days and the urine every day. Toilets are the largest consumers of water so it is nice to be able to save it.

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
    • 10 kids!! I guess it's hard during COVID to have everyone all at home then since groups are limited to 10 or less ...geez...stay safe and healthy

      @Mei-st5bq@Mei-st5bq4 жыл бұрын
    • 8people3dogsandasnakeonabus we have to have full hookup....I went with the Dual split Mini heat pump and Can add a third air handler if necessary and there are times it is necessary, Extreme heat and cold weather, it’s 220v... it would’ve helped if the man that started this project would have insulated the bus better...our toilet is a house type with no holding tanks, fresh, grey, or black so no boondocking. Loving our tankless LP water heater.

      @brotherlawler@brotherlawler4 жыл бұрын
  • All the custom pull outs from the table to the little ones foot stool in the bathroom is just awesome!!! I really like that idea!!!!

    @amberoliverelowsky49@amberoliverelowsky492 жыл бұрын
  • Your bus is magical! amazing. thanks for sharing :)

    @gochellego2@gochellego24 жыл бұрын
  • I love this so much...Love the guitar!! Love your layout....Happy Traveling!!

    @MaryCooksMemorableDishes@MaryCooksMemorableDishes4 жыл бұрын
  • I love it. That had to be so much work and tough to balance all those lives while living as nomads. I imagine the parents are,level headed and don't rattle easily

    @64maxpower@64maxpower4 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you for the kind words. I would like to think we are level headed but it all depends on the moment, right? HAHA.

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • Some great, innovative ideas. Thanks for sharing ♥️

    @julianachandler2975@julianachandler29754 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you, Evans family, 3 dogs and a snake; I loved this vid. Your energy is so up-lifting. I really love the couch table combo. I am an artist and have been looking for toy haulers with garages to use as studio space. But they are really ugly and the couches look uncomfortable. This type of solution would be wonderful for our family of two plus dog. Many Blessings to you and your family.

    @arieljoyfine8833@arieljoyfine88334 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks so much for all the kind words. Good luck in your journey to find something suitable for your little family. You can do it!

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • 😍😍Gorgeous home!! Love the colours and style! Table?...Genius!!👍🏻👍🏻

    @zeb6302@zeb63024 жыл бұрын
  • Beautifully done.

    @trolliedrosche1393@trolliedrosche13933 жыл бұрын
  • This is absolutely one of the most beautiful, creative, liveable, conversions that I have ever seen. This is a home that looks like a bus on the outside. Not a bus that a family tries to live in! And that boy's bedroom is brilliant!!! I love your home! There is so much that I could borrow from your plans. I don't have young children so they is plenty of space for my art studio. Yet, I love to cook and don't want to give up a kitchen! I am truly smitten! I love how you handled your space.

    @RabbiAnaMusicArt@RabbiAnaMusicArt2 жыл бұрын
  • Love this bus, you guys are great!!

    @nancyalberghini7581@nancyalberghini75814 жыл бұрын
  • Beautiful schoolie, nice & cozy! Love that quick table conversion idea. Ive seen people put a fan by the furnace to blow the heat in the direction you want heat. Maybe try that to warm the back of the bus so everyones nice & toasty.

    @kimberlylozano2881@kimberlylozano28814 жыл бұрын
    • We stay in the warmer areas for the most part but if we hit the cold again - we will definitely try the fan out. Thanks

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • I want to live in the eldest boys man cave. Love the idea. Love the family values, love the waggling dog,love Hudson’s enthusiasm, want to eat those cookies and join these guys on the road in my conversion. Great job!

    @amandayantos2978@amandayantos2978 Жыл бұрын
  • What an amazing conversion!

    @kulaniwarner2424@kulaniwarner24244 жыл бұрын
  • Lovely build and well thought out. I imagine their children are gaining much more than they are giving up! Well done!

    @tripletgirl2484@tripletgirl24844 жыл бұрын
  • Wow this is so beautiful. I always want to live in a tiny house😀

    @lili6587@lili65874 жыл бұрын
  • Looks like you two have everything under control. Good luck and happy trails. So, wherever you are going to travel to you can research the historical info first and then visit the sites like you did for Lincoln.

    @shirleylake7738@shirleylake77383 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks. That is exactly what we do. In fact most of our travel is determined by what the kids are interested in and have a desire to learn coupled with what we feel is important to expose them to.

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus3 жыл бұрын
  • I see the cross stitching 🧵 on the wall. I use to cross stitch. Y’all have a lovely home. Enjoy Your bus conversion and travels.

    @lotteleymoore-daigle9623@lotteleymoore-daigle96234 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • beautiful, lovely design.

    @Marie.b@Marie.b4 жыл бұрын
  • Oh my gosh! This is one of my favorite bus ever! This parents did and do a great job!

    @AAM70@AAM704 жыл бұрын
  • Beautiful home and family!

    @jenocean824@jenocean8244 жыл бұрын
  • Mom is an angel for sure because there is no other way this could work for more than a week. Dad needs to put a rock in his shoe because 8 is enough.

    @EzekielMessenger@EzekielMessenger4 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you. I'm an adult female, but also vertically challenged (5'2") and in my kitchen I'm constantly having to use the step stool to get to top cabinets, so going to use your design on the cupboard door!

    @tigerlilly6895@tigerlilly68954 жыл бұрын
    • That's awesome. I'm going to be posting a video on the step stool I created later this month on our channel.

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • Really would like the plans to the tuck away table!!!

    @wanderfullife4.068@wanderfullife4.0684 жыл бұрын
  • Beautiful build for three if it was my bus. Outstanding skoolie, though! Brilliant.

    @benjisgal54@benjisgal544 жыл бұрын
  • love the Table /couch combo it's the best hidden table Idea that I've seen for a RV...

    @ABGAN100@ABGAN1002 жыл бұрын
  • Those tuck away tables n sofas would be great in studio flats or flats in general as well. Smart use of space

    @annikawheble9593@annikawheble95934 жыл бұрын
  • one of the nicest bus conversion i have ever seen! wow!

    @loureynne@loureynne4 жыл бұрын
    • thank you.

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • _Great bus, with a lot of cool features. To help with your heating problem you want to look int a 5Kw diesel air heater, you have so many places to put it in and under. This will help a lot. If you have any questions about it, just ask. I'll help to answer them because I also install them. Not looking for work, but, will help to answer your concerns. You can get them around $120.00 up to $300.00. Don't get suck into buying an 8Kw it's a 5Kw heater. A 3Kw is small by a few inches just in case you need to know._

    @FirstSuiGeneris@FirstSuiGeneris4 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for the info. This is one of the options we were looking at. I'll be in touch if we have questions.

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • The patterns, colours, and design is awesome. Kudos!

    @normayuhumong6364@normayuhumong63643 жыл бұрын
  • Unbelieveable design and detail. Thanks for sharing!

    @GodiscomingBhappy@GodiscomingBhappy4 жыл бұрын
    • *Unbelievable

      @Poeticfloetic@Poeticfloetic2 ай бұрын
  • That is THEE most ingenious table ever!!!!! Love ur home!!!! Is white with stripe material you have everywhere like blankets??!!

    @catgotyourtongue8279@catgotyourtongue82794 жыл бұрын
    • Nicr nice NICE CHERYL r

      @cherylmckiver3714@cherylmckiver37144 жыл бұрын
    • I agree. I thought that too!

      @64maxpower@64maxpower4 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you for the kind words. It was actually a shower curtain from Target. You learn to re purpose a lot with this kind of life style.

      @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus4 жыл бұрын
  • This is the best designed bus I’ve seen. Very impressive.

    @richane22@richane223 жыл бұрын
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